EV3051 Environmental Decision Making in Tropical Australia

Consider these questions:

1. Have you ever noticed that some problems are truly wicked ?

2. Why is it that white possums and mahogany gliders are sexy but acid soil and phytophera are not?

3. Do you ever imagine yourself as a top notch decision maker - able to save entire forests with a sweep of your pen??

If you can relate to any of these questions (or even if you don't) then this subject is for YOU!

EV3051 Environmental Decision Making is a second study period course.
· It is available to you by flexible delivery - ie you can work from home, or the computer lab made available for this subject whenever you want. No weekly lectures to schedule into your busy life.
· You can communicate directly with the subject co-ordinator by e-mail (and will receive a rapid response) anytime
· personal consultations with the subject coordinator are encouraged throughout the duration of the subject
· you will attend a weekend seminar which will give you the opportunity to meet face to face with your fellow students and listen to the fascinating experiences and insights of local and regional environmental decision makers

What will you get out of it? (Objectives and Learning outcomes)

· an understanding of environmental decision making processes in Australia, particularly in relation to the impact of the stakeholders and management of tropical Australian ecosystems
· experience in how to use a range decision making 'tools', models and theory
· the 'lowdown' on the political, social and economic contexts of decision making;
· you will develop understanding of the relationships between political decision makers, public service advisers and those who implement environmental policy in the real world
· an ability to discuss the relevance of personal values systems, beliefs and ethics of relevant stakeholders and decision makers and how this can influence the decision making process

Further Information:
Enquiries about subject content should be directed to Lyn Wallace at Lyn.wallace@jcu.edu.au, and your intensive program enquiries should be directed to Claire Morton at Claire.Ovaska@jcu.edu.au, or phone: 07 4042 1389. Further information about the School of Tropical Environment Studies & Geography can be obtained from our website.

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